Parents need to know that My Magic Dog (originally released as the TV movie My Ghost Dog) deals with the death of a beloved pet dog, the past death of Toby's mother, and a custody battle. The death of the dog isn't graphic or gory, but Toby is with the dog Lucky when he dies, and the scene may upset sensitive kids. There are some menacing bullies and a cartoony villain, who all get their comeuppance in the end. All the other characters are positive role models. Faith is lightly touched on (Lucky comes back as an angel-like ghost in answer to Toby's prayer), but the biggest message is that loved ones who are gone will always be with us, although it doesn't explain how or why. There is some infrequent, mild name-calling such as "dolt." Toby tells his aunt, "You suck."